How can I nominate qualified candidates to our board of directors?
Download this nominating committee charter sample to seek and nominate qualified candidates for election or appointment to a foundation’s board of directors. Read More
Q&A Archive
What can I do to help employees set goals?
Use this Employee Personal Planning and Goal Setting form to encourage employees to articulate and document their professional development goals. Read More
Do you have resources for issuing a press release?
Yes! See our sample foundation press release. Read More
How can I support Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities?
We urge our community to read AAPIP/Native Americans in Philanthropy’s call to action in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, “As Violence Against Asian Americans Intensifies, the Moment for Philanthropy to Act Is Now.” Here are additional action steps, organizations to support and resources to consider: Anti-Asian Violence Resources Showing up for Racial Justice How to support the AAPI... Read More
How can I learn about societal/community needs?
How do small foundations scan? For starters, they venture into the community, listen to grantees, talk with community leaders and residents, review publications, and commission research and reports. Foundations have the privilege and opportunity to talk with almost anyone in a community. Pick up the phone or send an e-mail, and you may well find... Read More
Can you share guidelines for providing general operating support?
Download sample language and application questions for awarding funds for general operations. Read More